On which date, International No Diet Day is observed?
- May 6
- May 5
- May 4
- May 2
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May 6.
International No Diet Day is observed on May 6, and its symbol is a light blue ribbon. It is an annual celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity.
How much amount has been announced by RBI for priority lending by banks for COVID-related healthcare infrastructure?
- Rs 20,000 crore
- Rs 30,000 crore
- Rs 10,000 crore
- Rs 50,000 crore
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Rs 50,000 crore.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has announced a Covid-19 healthcare package of Rs 50,000 crore, for lending to entities such as vaccine makers, medical equipment suppliers, hospitals and related sectors, besides the patients in need of funds for treatment.
Mamata Banerjee has sworn in as the West Bengal Chief Minister for ________ time.
- 7th
- 3rd
- 5th
- 2nd
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3rd.
Mamata Banerjee was sworn as Bengal Chief Minister for the third time in the shadow of Covid and post-poll violence in parts of the state.
S&P Global Ratings has projected India’s GDP growth at __________ for FY22.
- 9.8%
- 13.5%
- 11.2%
- 12.3%
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9.8%.
S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday slashed India’s GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to 9.8 per cent saying the second COVID wave may derail a budding recovery in the economy and credit conditions.
Which of the following state has declared journalists as frontline Covid warriors?
- Gujarat
- Odisha
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
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Odisha.
Odisha government has announced Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana for journalists. Odisha has declared the journalists as frontline Covid warriors. It will benet more than 6500 journalists of the state.
Who among the following has assumed the charges of chairman and managing director in THDC India Ltd?Who among the following has assumed the charges of chairman and managing director in THDC India Ltd?
- Raunak Singh
- Ranjeet Singh
- Vijay Goel
- Tarun Verma
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Vijay Goel.
THDC India Ltd has announced that Vijay Goel assumed as chairman and managing director.
The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge named "Arouca" was opened in ________?
- Spain
- France
- Brazil
- Portugal
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Portugal.
The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge named "Arouca" was opened in Portugal, according to a press release by UNESCO's Arouca World Geopark.
Name the Mahatma Gandhi's former personal secretary, who passed away recently.
- Jatindra Nath Das
- Hemu Kalani
- Khudiram Bose
- V Kalyanam
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V Kalyanam.
Mahatma Gandhi's former personal secretary V Kalyanam passed away. He was Gandhi's personal secretary from 1943 to 1948, when the Mahatma was assassinated.
Who will be honoured with the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs)?
- Lady Gaga
- Taylor Swift
- Pink
- Jennifer Lopez
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Pink.
Singer Pink will be honoured with the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).
The Nation’s first ‘Drive in Vaccination Center’ was inaugurated by MP Rahul Shewale in ________.
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Chennai
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Mumbai.
The Nation’s first ‘Drive in Vaccination Center’ was inaugurated by MP Rahul Shewale in Mumbai. This center has been set up in the parking lot of Kohinoor Square Tower at Dadar.